Overview

• Messi scored in the 27th and 38th minutes at Gillette Stadium, intercepting a Revolution defensive error and finishing a Sergio Busquets through-ball to secure a 2-1 win on July 9.
• His brace marked the first time any player in MLS history has recorded multiple-goal games in four straight league matches.
• With 14 goals in 15 MLS appearances this season, Messi sits two behind Nashville’s Sam Surridge for the Golden Boot lead.
• The victory moved Inter Miami to fifth in the Eastern Conference, seven points shy of leaders FC Cincinnati but holding three games in hand.
• Miami has remained unbeaten since returning from the Club World Cup loss to PSG, using that momentum to climb back into playoff contention.